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YEAR 1966 Pearson
FUEL GAS
MODEL Ariel
BEAM 8'2
PRICE $7,000.00
ENGINE MODEL Johnson 9 HP
LOCATION Palmer, MA
DESCRIPTION
1966 Pearson Ariel, 26' Classic Alberg designed sloop. Rugged and sturdy pocket cruiser. Includes trailer!
I originally found it on the Alberg 30 site (http://www.alberg30.org/collaborate/moin.cgi/AlbergBoatsForSale?action=refresh&arena=Page.py&key=AlbergBoatsForSale.text_html):
Alberg 26/Pearson Ariel Hull #24 Same owner for 30 years reconditioned and in excellent condition. Located in Mass. Call (413) 283-8901 danton@bellandhudson.com
He was asking $10K when I inquired last year...